Edited GMC ad shows Houston skyline - with a catch

Updated 12:58 pm, Wednesday, April 24, 2013

This advertising photo shows the GMC Denali in front of Houston's skyline. GMC modified the photo to include a large body of water. Photo: GMC.

This advertising photo shows the GMC Denali in front of Houston's skyline. GMC modified the photo to include a large body of water. Photo: GMC.

Edited GMC ad shows Houston skyline - with a catch

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Houston's skyline is part of GMC's new Denali ad, but you might want to take a closer look.

GMC used the backdrop of Houston's skyline but edited in a lake near downtown. The photo also removed the numerous highways that wrap around the city's center.

"They took a photo of Houston's skyline and modified to fit the story," GMC spokesman Joe LaMuraglia said. "We didn't single out Houston for any reason."

LaMuraglia said automakers routinely modify advertising photos to highlight key features of the model. In the case of the Denali, LaMuraglia said they wanted to show the car's ability in a variety of situations.

LaMuraglia added designers likely didn't know the skyline that they were using.

Regardless, LaMuraglia said Houston "should feel honored to be included" regardless of the modifications.